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Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC)
Seniors from Susquehanna Community High School may attend the SCCTC for a full day in the program of their choice. Transportation is provided to and from the school. Visit SCCTC’s website to view more specifics about each program: http://[|www.scctc-school.org/]

The SCCTC has an open admissions policy. There are sufficient openings available for all students who wish to apply. Funding is available to assist students in purchasing uniforms and tools.

** PROGRAMS OF STUDY (POS) ** The mission of SOAR (Students Occupationally and Academically Ready) is to prepare students for college and careers in a diverse, high-performing workforce.
 * Mission of SOAR **

SOAR is the career and technical Program of Study (POS) educational plan that articulates the secondary career and technical to postsecondary degree or diploma or certificate programs. SOAR programs lead students into a career pathway that align the secondary courses to a postsecondary program to complete a degree or certificate.
 * Goal of SOAR **

SOAR is built on programs of study which incorporate secondary education and postsecondary education elements and include coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant career and technical content. These career and technical programs of study includes a statewide articulation agreement partnership between secondary schools and postsecondary institutions.
 * What is SOAR? **

SOAR programs prepare today’s student for High Priority Occupations (HPO) which include career Categories that are in high demand by employers, have higher skill needs, and are most likely to provide family sustaining wages.
 * SOAR Supports High Demand Careers **


 * Benefits of SOAR **

Saving Money on College Tuition Saving Time by Shortening College Attendance Getting on the Right Career Pathway Entering the Job Market Ready Getting a Consistent Education

The **Accounting Program** is designed to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. Students learn to use generally accepted accounting principles in manual and computerized formats to complete the steps of the accounting cycle for various forms of business ownership; verify and enter details of transactions from source documents into journals; post transactions to accounts; summarize details of separate ledgers by transferring data to general ledgers; balance records and compile various financial statements and reports; prepare withholding, social security, and other tax reports; compute, type, and mail monthly statements to customers; complete records through the prior balance; and operate calculators, computers, and spreadsheet and accounting application software. Students also receive instruction in business ethics, business law, economics, office procedures and public relations. Students are provided experiences and instruction needed to satisfy initial employment requirements for accounting, computing and data capturing occupations and/or prepare them to further their education in a business related field or the post-secondary/college environment
 * Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (CIP 52.0302) **

The **Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science Program** is designed to prepare students to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and related occupations. Students compose, key, format and process documents (correspondence, reports, tabulations and forms); compile, proofread, edit and correct documents; operate dictation/transcription equipment and computers; use word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation and communication software; receive, distribute and sort incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail; perform basic mathematical functions; operate office equipment; perform records management duties; communicate with others in person, in writing and by telephone; and perform receptionist duties. Students also receive instruction in business ethics, principles of business law, office procedures, public relations and accounting. Students are provided experiences and instruction needed to satisfy initial employment requirements for administrative assistants and secretaries.
 * Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science (CIP 52.0401) **

The **Autobody/Collision Repair Program** prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair damaged automotive vehicles such as automobiles and light trucks. Students learn to examine damaged vehicles and estimate cost of repairs; remove, repair and replace upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders; remove and replace glass; repair dented areas; replace excessively damaged fenders, panels and grills; straighten bent frames or unibody structures using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices; and file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools. Students refinish repaired surfaces by painting with primer and finish coat.
 * Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (CIP 47.0603) **

The **Automotive Technology Program** provides the student with practical instruction in the diagnosis, repair, and adjustment of all phases of the automobile. Instruction will also be given on the use of up-to-date equipment used in areas such as analyzing, fuel injection, ignition, electrical controls, ABS braking systems, computer engine controls, four-wheel alignment, and State Safety Inspection. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to test for a State Inspection Mechanic license, and may seek entry level employment as an automotive technician, automobile salesperson, garage salesperson, service manager, parts salesperson, or service writer.
 * Automotive Technology (CIP 47.0604) **

In the **Electrical, Plumbing & Heating Program** students will experience hands-on training as well as classroom theory in Basic Residential Wiring, Plumbing, and Heating. During the first year, the student will practice developing basic skills by installing common electrical circuits, fixtures, and equipment as well as basic carpentry skills. The second year will consist of practice in joining common piping systems, fixtures, and equipment. Advanced plumbing systems will be installed during the third year. The student will also practice basic skills needed to install, maintain, and troubleshoot residential oil fired hydronic systems and forced warm air systems. The student will also practice basic skills in the areas of stick arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting, welding, and brazing.
 * Building and Property Maintenance (Electrical, Plumbing & Heating) (CIP 46.0401) **

Students enrolled in the **Carpentry and Cabinetmaking Program** will study a number of related areas so that he/she will possess adequate entry level skills to work in the area of building construction. The carpentry unit, for example, gives actual experience in layout, cutting and fitting wood members, rafter cuts, roof or platform framing, and selection of general building materials. The students will also hone their skills completing carpentry projects and working at the on-site house construction project. Upon successful completion of this program, the student may seek employment as an apprentice cabinetmaker, materials salesperson, roofer, rough carpenter, sheetrock installer, framer, or siding installer.
 * Carpentry and Cabinetmaking (CIP 46.0201) **

The **Cosmetology Program** prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills related to experiences in a variety of beauty treatments including the care and beautification of the hair, complexion and hands. Instruction includes training in giving shampoos, rinses and scalp treatments; hair styling, setting, cutting, dyeing, tinting and bleaching; permanent waving; facials; manicuring; and hand and arm massaging. Bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene, sanitation, salon management including record keeping and customer relations are also emphasized.
 * Cosmetology (CIP 12.0401) **

Beginning with the basics, students In **Food Management/Production/Services** will proceed to intermediate and advanced levels to develop a solid foundation in Culinary Arts. Through lecture and cooking demonstrations, the student will learn the techniques of fine cooking. Classes will cover the basics of cooking and baking and the provisions used to create effective and elegant menus for the most discriminating palate. With instructor supervision, the students will then hone these skills by operating their on-site restaurants, “A Touch of Class” and The Serfass Solarium. The restaurants offer the students the opportunity to culminate all laboratory experiences as they rotate through all positions in management, production, and services perfecting skills and techniques. Upon successful completion of this program, the student may seek employment as a baker, cashier, caterer, chef, host, hostess, line cook, restaurant manager, salad maker, short-order cook, dining room service personnel, or any of the vast number of culinary positions. They may continue their restaurant management education in the hotel restaurant management or culinary arts fields.
 * Food Management/Production/Services (CIP 12.0508) **

The **Health/Medical Assisting Program** is a combination of subject matter and experiences designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment in a minimum of three related health occupations under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. Instruction consists of core course content with clinical experiences in one or two health related occupations. The core curriculum consists of planned courses for introduction of health careers, basic anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology. Additional content includes: legal and ethical aspects of health care and communications and at least three planned courses for the knowledge and skills for the occupational area such as medical assisting, ward clerk, nursing assisting, pharmacy technician, EKG Technician, etc. Students may also continue their education in a post-secondary/college environment
 * Health Care Technology (CIP 51.0899) **

The **Criminal Justice and Police Science** is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills that relate to performing entry level duties as a patrolman, corrections officer, juvenile officer, security officer or probation officer. The course stresses patrol and related duties such as traffic and crowd control, the American legal system, techniques used in the police laboratory and training in emergency and disaster situations. Also stressed is physical development with a strong emphasis on self-defense and the building of self-confidence. Investigatory techniques covered are interviewing and evidence gathering, report writing, a study of juvenile law and procedure, the techniques of crime prevention, and the criminal process from arrest through conviction. Procedural matters affecting law enforcement such as arrest, search and seizure, and legal principles developed in information lessons are utilized in supervised simulated situations.
 * Criminal Justice and Police Science (CIP 43.9999) **

The **Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Small Engines)** program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, maintain and diagnose problems on a variety of small internal-combustion gasoline engines and related systems used on portable power equipment such as lawn and garden equipment, chain saws, outboard motors, rototillers, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, motorcycles, personal watercraft and pumps and generators. This program includes instruction in the principles of the internal-combustion engine and all systems related to the powered unit. Instruction also includes the use of technical and service manuals, state inspection code, care and use of tools and test equipment, engine tune-up/maintenance, engine overhaul, troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques, drive lines and propulsion systems, electrical and electronic systems, suspension and steering systems and service operations and parts management.
 * Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (CIP 47.0699) **

The **Welding Program** prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in gas, arc, tig, shielded and non-shielded metal arc, brazing, flame cutting, plasma cutting and plastic welding. Hand and semi-automatic welding processes are also included in the instruction. Students learn safety practices, types of electrodes and welding rods; properties of metals, welding symbols, blueprint reading, use of equipment for the testing of welds by destructive and non-destructive methods, use of manuals and specification charts, use of hand and portable power tools, use of metal fabricating equipment, positioning and clamping, and welding standards established by the American Welding Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Petroleum Institute. Students will receive OSHA safety training and have the opportunity to become AWS Certified Welders.
 * Welding Technology/Welder (CIP 48.0508) **